Ambulance Tasmania provides emergency ambulance care and transport services through a network of 54 urban, rural and remote ambulance stations throughout Tasmania. Following unprecedented government investment and remarkable transformation achievements - including a 67% reduction in ramping hours, 54.4% cardiac arrest survival rate (second highest nationally), and successful recruitment of 77 new paramedics - the organisation is positioned for national leadership in emergency services excellence.
About the role
The Chief Executive will report to the Deputy Secretary Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and be an integral member of the Tasmanian Health Service Executive. Building on proven transformation capability, the CE will drive the next phase of operational excellence whilst addressing Tasmania's response time challenges through strategic innovation and workforce development. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation with strong government backing, demonstrated change capacity, and momentum toward national ambulance service leadership.
About you
To be appointed you will have proven leadership and management skills of the highest order, with extensive knowledge and experience in emergency management and/or first response services. Your style will be collaborative and inclusive, with the ability to balance strategic and operational priorities and manage competing priorities effectively whilst embedding service improvements and contributing to Health Executive leadership. You will demonstrate strong financial and business management skills with proven ability to optimise resource allocation, plan for the future and deliver value from substantial budgets. You will be resilient, with sophisticated interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and proven ability to influence and build enduring stakeholder relationships. Your values will align with the Department, and you will possess high self-awareness, personal drive and integrity. Importantly, you will deliver results in a highly visible environment whilst driving continued transformation.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of Appointment
The position is offered as a 5-year contract, with an attractive remuneration package, including a salary range between $ 221,729 to $ 254,824 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (NDIS)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution, such as management or emergency management
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via Once on the Searchlight job page you can download an Information Pack by entering your details at the bottom of the advert and pressing the 'Submit' button. The pack will then load in your web browser for you to download.
Applications Close 11:55pm, Sunday 7th September 2025 AEST
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For More Information
You are encouraged to discuss this exciting opportunity further with:
Michael Holdway
Managing Director, Searchlight Group
0400 006 513
michael@searchlightgroup.com.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.